Clearway Energy to acquire solar portfolio from Deriva Energy

Core Insights - Clearway Energy (CWEN) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 613 MWac operational solar portfolio from Deriva Energy, enhancing its presence in the CAISO and PJM markets [1] - The acquisition includes a 50/50 joint venture with Fengate Asset Management for 12 assets in the Western US, totaling 227 MWac [1] - The portfolio has a weighted average contract life of 10 years, aligning with Clearway's existing fleet and offering potential for value enhancement through contract extensions and battery hybridization [1] Financial Overview - The total long-term corporate capital investment in the portfolio is expected to be approximately $210M-230M, factoring in estimated closing adjustments and asset-level financings [1] - The investment is projected to be immediately accretive, with a 5-year annual CAFD yield over 12%, resulting in an incremental five-year average annual asset CAFD of approximately $27M starting January 1, 2027 [1] - The transaction is anticipated to close by the second quarter of 2026, with funding expected to be within the previously disclosed capital allocation framework [1]